We all understand that when we borrow money, we’re legally obligated to repay it. What happens when you’re forgiven in part and don’t have to pay back the full amount? After many huzzahs, you discover that it’s not entirely forgiven. The amount of the canceled debt is taxable, and you must report it on your […]
You may have a good reason to change your payday, but before you make your move, be sure to take into account various rules and implications. 1. Fair Labor Standards Act The FLSA requires prompt payment of wages but does not specifically address pay frequency or payday changes. However, a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of […]
Ever wonder how a financial planner is different from a stockbroker? Stockbrokers are also seen as market mavens who trade stocks. Planners aren’t accountants, either (although some accountants do work as financial planners) — they aren’t called upon just to lower your tax bill and they aren’t insurance agents who try to sell you complicated […]
Sales tax is inherent in almost all small businesses. No matter how remote or small your business, you are liable for collecting sales tax within your footprint. Until recently, it had long been the rule that states cannot collect sales tax from vendors that sell products in their state, unless the vendor had a physical […]
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the My Retirement Account (myRA) program will end. Created just a few years ago in 2014, the Treasury has decided this short-lived Roth IRA backed by the government is not cost-effective, and will be eliminated as a part of the Trump Administration’s effort to slim down wasteful […]
Payroll processing is a cumbersome but necessary part of operating your business. It includes many tasks such as issuing checks every pay period, comprehensive recordkeeping, making payroll tax deposits, and filing quarterly and annual returns. There are many simple – and tricky! – filing mistakes that can be costly and contribute to the endless details […]
You may think your company saves money by handling bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services in-house, but many businesses find that’s not the case. Running a small business requires expertise and a level of commitment that only you can bring to the table. As you’ve probably discovered though, there is a ton of (boring but) necessary […]
November 29, 2016, is called “Giving Tuesday.” Joining in the trend of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has grown into one of the biggest fundraising drives for non-profits. It’s a day when charities encourage people to make year-end donations, many through using the hashtag on social media of […]
Belated congratulations to the Class of 2016! Hopefully you’ve spent the last six months enjoying the summer since your graduation. For thousands of graduates with Federal Student Loans, we’ve got some bad news: your loan’s grace period is about to end. What’s a grace period? There’s a six-month window between when you leave school (or […]
When it comes to violations of the labor law posting requirements, it’s not that these mandatory notices aren’t displayed prominently. It’s that they are not displayed at all, says the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). And that’s a problem. Typically the EEOC is alerted to the issue by employees who are aware of the requirements […]